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Software Updater unable to download Java updates
Issue: Software Updater is unable to download Java updates. Trying to use the same download link that is written in the logs leads to an error, so it can't be used manually. Resolution: Oracle has changed the way Java is licensed. A side effect of this is that Java updates can be downloaded only from the vendor's server…
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The folder fs-capricorn in Windows temporary folder fills up hard drive
Issue: When Windows Endpoint client is installed, in C:\Windows\Temp\, the folder fs-capricorn fills up hard disk with files named AV-malware-names until there is no free space left. Resolution: The files in the fs-capricorn folder are normally deleted when the computer is shut down. Unexpected system crashes can cause a…
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Trying to reset user account password for the Elements Portal but no email is sent
Issue: Trying to reset password for the Elements Portal, but I don't get any email. Resolution: If you don't get an email message when using the forgot password function in the Elements portal try the following: * Check that you are using the correct username or email address. * Clear web browser cache and cookies. * Check…
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Installation of WithSecureElements Agent shows "check that your internet connection is working" error after entering subscription key
Issue: Installation of WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection Agent shows "Check that your internet connection is working and try again" error after entering the subscription key during installation. Resolution: If you are connected to the internet and still getting the "Check that your internet connection is working and…
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Unable to uninstall Elements Endpoint Protection from Windows / Mac, getting error: "Uninstallation is not allowed"
Issue: I am trying to uninstall WithSecure Elements Agent (EPP for Computers or Computer Protection for Mac) from my Windows or MacOS computer, but I get the error notification: "Uninstallation is not allowed, Settings do not allow local uninstallation. Contact your administrator." Resolution: This is due to the Elements…
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Unable to edit or make changes to profile settings in the Elements Endpoint Protection portal
Issue: Elements Endpoint Protection (EPP for Computers and EPP for Servers) settings profiles can not be modified in the Elements Endpoint Protection Portal * Most settings simply state if they are on or off, there are no switches to change the state * You can make changes to firewall rules, but there is no option to save…
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Software Updater not updating Zoom Client
Issue: It appears that WithSecure Software Updater does not check if Zoom Client product is up to date. Resolution: The exe installer for Zoom is unsupported since it is a user-specific installation instead of machine-wide (it runs out of AppData within the user profile, does not lay down reg keys in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE).…
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What happened to WithSecure Elements EPP for Servers reboot / restart options for Software Updater in the profiles?
Issue: WithSecure Elements EPP for Servers no longer has reboot / restart options for Software Updater, how can I reboot my server automatically after installing the updates? Resolution: The "Force restart" and "Restart after installation" options are no longer shown in the Software Updater profile tab under the EPP for…
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WithSecure Elements EPP for Computers installation fails in a Windows 8 computer with error "This version of Windows is not supported"
Issue: WithSecure Elements EPP for Computers installation on a Windows 8 computer, fails with error "Check System Requirements, This version of Windows is not supported, please make sure you have the right operating system and service packs installed." Resolution: Only Microsoft Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 (all 32-bit and 64-bit…
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Searching a string within a device name is not working for Device search in the Elements Endpoint Protection portal
Issue: When I try to search a device (e.g. EXAMPLE-PC123) in the Elements Endpoint Protection portal by using characters in the end or inside of the string (e.g. PC123), there are no results found. I need to know the beginning of the name in order to find it. Resolution: The search functionality is doing search based on…